Gæfr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gæfr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 gæfr

adj. meek, quiet, Sturl. iii. 71, Hrafn. 24, Grett. 107 A; þat er mér ok gæfast, that is pleasant to me, Fms. ii. 261.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛅᚠᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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